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Le Sémaphore
Description
Walk along the coastal path and the Port-Cros National Park at Gigaro to the semaphore via the peninsulas of Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat
Follow the yellow markings.
At the entrance of the Domaine du Cap Lardier, Plage de Gigaro, take Sentier du Littoral.
Walk past Plage des Brouis and Pointe d’Andati and walk up Pins Blancs (Difficult climb).
Follow the signs Vieux Sémaphore.
Walk past it at the green tank.
After the tank, leave the sign Cap Lardier on your right and turn left to walk towards the vineyards.
At the wooden barrier, on your left, walk downhill following Plage de Gigaro until you reach a metallic gate.
At the gate, take the path on the right and follow the stream.
Once you reach the intersection with Route Forestière de Gigaro, turn right to head back to your starting point.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Additional information
Places to visit along the route
The old Semaphore, at the junction of the old Semaphore track and the Cap Lardier track
The coastal path of Crocodile Island, Jovat beach
Additional information
Picnic Area (unfurnished flat) :
Jovat Beach
Brouis Beach
In the shade of the pine trees, at the top of the steps
At the old Semaphore
Access to shuttles and buses:
The shuttle bus stops are served free of charge from 1 June to 30 September.
Shuttle buses :
“Plage de Gigaro” stop – 1300 Boulevard de Gigaro
Parking :
Payable from 1 June to 30 September, 9am to 7pm
St Michel Car Park, 71 Boulevard Saint-Michel
Public toilets and drinking water point :
645 Boulevard de Gigaro: Next to the Gigaro First Aid Post (Open all year round)
554 Boulevard de Gigaro: At the entrance to Gigaro Beach (Open in season)
Animals
Yes. Dogs on leads are allowed on the beaches from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. between 1 October and 30 April, but they are not allowed in the swimming area. Dogs must be kept on a lead on the coastal path as it is narrow.
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